CLEVELAND, Ohio - A visit to Sabor Miami Cafe and Gallery could brighten any Cleveland day.

The charming tropical cafe, opened in 2015 in Old Brooklyn by Honduran native Mariela Paz, brings a much-needed dose of Latin flavor and color to the area. Paz, who lived in Miami for more than a decade, has crafted a multicultural menu that ranges from Cuban to Honduran to Peruvian to Mexican and is equally divided between savory and sweet.

We sampled both breakfast and lunch items - available during all open hours - on a recent Sunday visit. But first, we had coffee.

And what coffee. Paz's family runs a plantation in their native Honduras, and making great coffee is in her blood. The wide-ranging menu features many classics not readily available in Cleveland, such as Cuban Colada espresso drinks; Cortaditos (cafe con leche with espresso); and Mayan Mocha. My husband sampled the Cuban Colada. Served in a tiny espresso mug, it was mellower and sweeter than the typical drink ($2.75).

Paz is an artist - those are her gorgeous sun-drenched pastel painting of birds and women and Latin America on the walls - and her artistry extends to her menu, including the coffee. In addition to traditional coffees, she serves novel options like the Oreo Mocha and a coconut Coco Beach Iced Latte. My 10-year-old had the Oreo Mocha ($4) (minus the coffee) and rated it the best cocoa she has had in Cleveland.

I opted for their signature seasonal item, the Cinderella pumpkin latte, a gorgeous candy-covered and -topped concoction with cajeta (dulce de leche), crushed cookies, chocolate and sugar beads. The latte itself was far superior to most pumpkin creations, made with cafe con leche. It was served with a small side of pumpkin puree topped with whipped cream, marshmallows, pumpkin chips and candy beads. " I wanted to have a different pumpkin latte ... so I remembered the Cinderella pumpkin carriage, I want people to enjoy and have fun drinking this cup of magic," says Paz.

Other beverages include horchata, hot tea and coconut lemonade.

The same spirit of creativity carries over to Sabor Miami's breakfast menu, which features several exceptional creations with a tropical twist, like pineapple upside down, Key West lime and cinnamon roll pancakes. Our group shared the wonderfully rich cinnamon roll and sweet-and- tart Key West options ($8.50). We also shared a few savory items, such as Sabor Miami's award-wining salchipapas ($9), a new addition to their menu. No wonder this Peruvian street food is a hit in Cleveland, with thick cut fries and slices of kielbasa covered in mozzarella cheese, fresh corn and a mayo-ketchup blend. It was a decadent delight.

Sabor Miami's popular empanadas were another great starter; we had the chicken and potato, potato and cheese and bean and cheese options from the menu that also included La Cubana ham empanadas, Key West egg and cheese empanadas, and La Hawaiana options with pineapple. The crusts on the large pastries were perfectly crispy, the inside hot and flavorful ($2.50 each).

On previous visits I had sampled Paz's impeccably layered Cubana sandwich and delicious Tropichop stew with yellow rice, chicken, black beans, pico de gallo and curry sauce. I opted for a new menu item this time, and wasn't disappointed. The Pan Con Pollo, mojito marinated chicken with sauteed onions, tomatoes, lettuce and potato sticks on Cuban bread was a fantastic and unique sandwich ($9.50).

Like everything else, it was made by Paz herself - who also took the time to walk out and greet each table in the cozy cafe decorated with her paintings, burlap coffee sacks and tropical knick-knacks. From the food to the atmosphere, the vibe was warm and welcoming, like meeting a new branch of your family. One that can cook really, really well.